Shea Butter Hand Cream
Treat your dry, winter hands to this shea butter barrier cream!
2 tablespoons lanolin
2 tablespoons shea butter
4 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon beeswax (grated)
7 tablespoons lavender infusion
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1/4 teaspoon borax
20 drops EO formula (suggestion for dry skin: 10 drops geranium, 5 drops patchouli, 5 drops rose)
You will need a double boiler and a hand mixer for this recipe.
Directions: Make the herbal infusion and let stand for 30 minutes. Grate the beeswax, measure into the top of the double boiler, along with the lanolin, shea butter, and almond oil. Melt this mixture gently, taking great care to never allow it to boil. While mixture is melting, strain your lavender infusion, measure it out, and add the aloe vera gel and the borax. Mix with a small wire whisk.
Once your oil mix has melted, remove the top of the double boiler from the heat and let the mixture stand until a slight film forms on the top of the oil. Use your hand mixer to blend well on a low setting. Once you’ve got your oils well mixed, turn the mixer speed up to medium. Slowly begin adding the herbal infusion mixture. You may need to stop several times to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat thoroughly until you get a light, creamy consistency. Add essential oil blend and mix 30 seconds more.
Use the rubber spatula to transfer the cream into a dry sterile container. Do not cover until completely cool. This will make approximately 8 ounces of cream.
